Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Inspecting the final drive
To check the wear of the final drive, visually check the pinion (14) and sprocket (17). If the teeth are found to worn as shown in the figure (dotted line), the sprocket must be renewed.
To check the amount of wear on the chain (8), keep the chain taut and measure 16 links.
If the length (l) is greater than 256.5 Mm, the chain should be replaced.
Important
The sprocket (17), engine pinion (14) and chain (8) must all be replaced together as a set.
Final drive
Circlip
Nut
Washer
Nut
Rear sprocket flange
Cush drive bush
Inner ring
Chain
Spacer
Chain cover
Screw
Nut
Lock washer
Front sprocket
Spacer
O-ring
Rear sprocket
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Removing of the front sprocket
Undo the screws (11) and remove the chain cover (10).
Loosen the chain (sect. 4 - 3, Adjusting the chain tension).
Remove the chain with the tool code 88713.1344.
The tool is composed of a ...
Other materials:
Checking engine oil level
Check the engine oil level through the sight glass (1) on the
clutch cover. When checking oil level, the motorcycle should
be perfectly upright and the engine cold. The oil level should
be between the two marks next to the sight glass. If level is
low, top up with shell advance ultra 4 engine oi ...
Warranty
In your own interest, and in order to guarantee product
reliability, you are strongly advised to refer to a ducati dealer
or authorised service centre for servicing that requires any
particular technical expertise.
Our highly skilled staff have the tools required to perform any
servicing job ...
Refitting the cylinder head assemblies
Warning
To prevent oil leaks past the contact area between cylinders and
crankcase, each time the head is removed, cylinder and
piston must be removed as well to clean the mating faces of crankcase and
cylinder and restore the spoiled gaskets and
o-rings and apply again liquid sealant (sect. ...